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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Danger Of Presumptous Living

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    This Sermon urges us to consider the brevity of human life and the little control that we have over its span.

    Solomon says that visiting a funeral is greater than visiting a party. At a party, people think more about that night of festivity and folly. But at a funeral, we are inclined to think about eternity. James in our text, ask a great question; "What is Your Life?" It is even a vapor that appears for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Kills

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    There are three ways to die. You do get some options.

    Three ways to die GE 3:21-24 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Does It Matter How Long We Live?”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    Death is often perceived as the enemy, but could there be another perspective?

    Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm and was written by Moses. It was written during a very bleak time in Hebrew history. Moses was commissioned by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. After the miraculous escape through the Red Sea, Moses leads them toward the Promised Land, a land flowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready And Waiting

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 171 ratings
     | 44,786 views

    Paul’s personal epitaph provides insight into what it means for every believer to be ready and waiting to face the reality of death.

    Through the New Testament 2005 Ready and Waiting 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The other day I had a conversation with a family about death and dying. Preachers probably have those kinds of discussions more often than most people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,352 views

    The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Edad De Oro

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 127,067 views

    Principios bíblicos para entender y enfrentar con gozo esta etapa final de la vida

    LA EDAD DE ORO Eclesiastés 12 INTRODUCCIÓN · 28 de agosto, día de los abuelos. Tenemos ahora una nueva fecha para celebrar; (ha sido en los últimos años cuando hemos visto que aumente la popularidad de esta nueva fecha; nueva fecha de la que se aprovecha mucha gente para hacer ganancias. · Según ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Ray avatar

    What Happens When A Saved Person Dies Series

    Contributed by Ricky Ray on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    Does all the talk of what happens in the afterlife confuse you? The Bible gives hope for those who know Jesus?

    What happens when a saved person dies? Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Is this place of judgment heaven, paradise or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Convenient Season

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    Paul’s discussion with Felix regarding faith provides insights for us today into basic truths that every person must face.

    A CONVENIENT SEASON Acts 24:24-25 INTRODUCTION Paul had been arrested and was being passed from official to official on his way to Rome. His Roman citizenship had kept him from being killed. Now he stood before Felix, governor of Judea. As usual, Paul was sharing the faith--even with Felix. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sick Unto Death

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 11,432 views

    Inspired by the death of a friend. Are we really prepared to die?

    Sick Unto Death 2 Kings 20 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. In the lives of many Christians we give much thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Life And Death

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,832 views

    Wonder who will be the next to die?

    Life & Death Wonder who will be the next to die? Ecc 9: 7-12 Some people live to be old. Death is the surest thing about life. Heb 9: 27 “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” As David said, “there is but a step between me and death” I Samuel 20: 3 Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Enron, Easter, And Eternity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,348 views

    Our church uses the Sunday after Easter for Remembrance, honoring those of our church deceased in the previous year. This sermon mines eternal values from each of their lives.

    We are ready to fight for security. The one thing we all want, whether we be aggressive and hostile and always ready to strike out, or whether we be quiet and retiring and always ready to run – the one thing we all are ready to fight for is security. We need to know that our futures are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What About Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 12,879 views

    Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

    (Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    The Blessing In Dying In The Lord

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 183 ratings
     | 28,876 views

    You are a blessed individual if you die in the Lord.

    Revelation 14:13 Topic- The blessing in dying in the Lord It is always a sad occasion when someone we have known for a long time has died and is no longer living with us. But yet according to Revelation 14:13, it says “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” That is, if a person that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    Keep Doing What You Been Doing

    Contributed by James Bryant on May 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    When you don’t know what to do....

    KEEP DOING WHAT YOU BEEN DOING Job 13:15 (15) Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. On Tuesday, April 30th, 2002, I laid a dear friend in the grave. Gone all too soon in this life to the next to meet God. Shortly after he took off on a 4-wheeler ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    What Happens When We Die? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 307 ratings
     | 22,305 views

    This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

    "What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist